EP-421 | Where is India's Economy Heading Amid West Asia Crisis? | Economist Neelkanth Mishra

Neelkanth Mishra is an Economist and a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. He has recently been appointed India’s Executive Director at the World Bank.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Mishra breaks down India’s current economic position amid the West Asia crisis. He discusses the impact of the falling rupee, energy problem, capital flows, and concerns around foreign investors leaving India.00:00 – Introduction1:09 – India's Economic Growth Outlook7:37 – Are Foreign Investors Leaving India?12:27 – Innovation Challenge in India22:29 – India's Energy Vulnerability25:41 – Economic Impact of West Asia Crisis32:47 – US Tariffs on India36:32 – Rupee’s Fall48:31 – RBI’s Gold Reserves Position53:02 – Why Gold Overtook US Bonds57:29 – Domestic Demand vs Export-Led Growth1:05:38 – 3 Key Policy Advice for India’s Growth1:19:14 – Lessons from Global Capital Giants1:25:23 – RBI’s Hold on Repo Rate1:28:26 – Tax Exemption on Government Securities1:32:38 – India’s Next Phase of Economic Expansion